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Man suffers serious injuries after stabbing in Guelph’s south end: police

Police said a homeowner received a phone call on Thursday from someone claiming to be his granddaughter. She reportedly needed $18,000 in order to be released from custody. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say a man suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in the city’s south end on Monday night.

Emergency crews, called to an address on Stone Road West just after 10 p.m., found the victim with a “significant injury” to his arm, police said in a news release.

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The service offered up few details but said the man was stabbed during a fight between a number of people. It’s unclear what started the fight.

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The victim’s injuries are considered serious but non-life-threatening.

A 52-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and three counts of failing to appear in court.

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He remains in custody and is scheduled to have a bail hearing on Tuesday.

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